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Trump keeps Macron under spotlight as Greenland talks grind forward from Davos

January 23, 2026

Trump keeps Macron under spotlight as Greenland talks grind forward from Davos

President Donald Trump has turned up the heat on European leaders as he looks to ink a deal for the U.S. to acquire Greenland, including a specific focus on French President Emmanuel Macron in recent weeks.

France says it has 'no desire' to boycott World Cup amid US-Greenland deal 'framework'

January 22, 2026

France says it has 'no desire' to boycott World Cup amid US-Greenland deal 'framework'

A French World Cup boycott is unlikely after Sports Minister Marina Ferrari said the country has "no desire" to skip the 2026 tournament despite Trump's Greenland deal framework.

Denmark's prime minister insists sovereignty is non-negotiable as Trump announces Greenland deal 'framework'

January 22, 2026

Denmark's prime minister insists sovereignty is non-negotiable as Trump announces Greenland deal 'framework'

Denmark's prime minister said she won't negotiate her nation's sovereignty after President Donald Trump said a "framework" on a Greenland deal was reached.

Whoopi Goldberg warns 'no country on this planet is safe' if Trump successfully acquires Greenland

January 21, 2026

Whoopi Goldberg warns 'no country on this planet is safe' if Trump successfully acquires Greenland

Whoopi Goldberg warned no country is safe if President Donald Trump acquires Greenland after the president argued the territory is needed for national security.

Top NATO official reveals details of stunning meeting with Trump that produced Greenland deal 'framework'

January 21, 2026

Top NATO official reveals details of stunning meeting with Trump that produced Greenland deal 'framework'

NATO chief Mark Rutte says U.S. versus Danish control of Greenland was not discussed in his talks with President Donald Trump, which led to an agreement on new Greenland "framework."

Trump slams UK island handoff deal that could put key US military base at risk

January 21, 2026

Trump slams UK island handoff deal that could put key US military base at risk

President Donald Trump calls the United Kingdom's Chagos Islands transfer plan "an act of great stupidity," warning China could exploit the deal.

Trump says framework of 'future deal' on Greenland reached after NATO talks as tariffs put on hold

January 21, 2026

Trump says framework of 'future deal' on Greenland reached after NATO talks as tariffs put on hold

President Donald Trump announced he is halting planned tariffs on Feb. 1 after "a very productive meeting" with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Wednesday.

Trump’s ‘small ask’ for Greenland would be the real estate deal of a lifetime

January 21, 2026

Trump’s ‘small ask’ for Greenland would be the real estate deal of a lifetime

President Trump says he won't use force but calls for immediate negotiations for US to acquire Greenland from Denmark during his World Economic Forum speech in Davos.

Trump challenges Carney at Davos, asserts Canada should be 'grateful' for Golden Dome missile defense

January 21, 2026

Trump challenges Carney at Davos, asserts Canada should be 'grateful' for Golden Dome missile defense

Trump claims the U.S. should control Greenland for Golden Dome missile defense, says Canada "lives because of the United States" in heated Davos remarks.

NATO chief praises Trump at Davos, says he forced Europe to ‘step up’ on defense

January 21, 2026

NATO chief praises Trump at Davos, says he forced Europe to ‘step up’ on defense

NATO chief Mark Rutte defends Trump's impact on European defense spending, saying allies wouldn't have reached 2% GDP targets without his pressure.

More on Greenland

Greenland’s opposition party pushes closer US ties, independence from Denmark as Trump plays big in election

March 11, 2025

Greenland’s opposition party pushes closer US ties, independence from Denmark as Trump plays big in election

Vance office touts US defense of Greenland from Nazis, Soviets, ahead of VP and wife's visit to Space Base

March 26, 2025

Vance office touts US defense of Greenland from Nazis, Soviets, ahead of VP and wife's visit to Space Base

Trump says 'we need Greenland for international safety and security' ahead of Vance trip

March 27, 2025

Trump says 'we need Greenland for international safety and security' ahead of Vance trip

Greenland Timeline

Eric the Red settles in Greenland
982
During WWII, US forces occupy Greenland while Denmark is occupied by Germany in order to protect the land.
1940-1945
President Harry Truman wanted to purchase Greenland after WWII
1946
Greenland becomes part of the Kingdom of Denmark
1953
The U.S. maintained a military outpost in northwestern Greenland at the Pituffik Space Base, now operated by the U.S. Space Force
1953
Greenland achieves home rule
1979
Greenland is extended self-governance
2009
Trump began talk of buying Greenland
2019
Donald Trump pushes to purchase Greenland from Denmark
2025
US VP JD Vance visited Greenland
March 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron visited Greenland
June 2025